Visiting Student Information and Application

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine accepts applications from visiting fourth year medical students from LCME accredited schools starting April 1. We cannot accept applications from Osteopathic Medicine students. Applications will be processed starting June 1.

After University of Iowa medical students have been accommodated, any remaining clerkship vacancies are open to visiting students. Third year medical students and students from schools not accredited by the LCME are not eligible.

Visiting Student Policies

The 2017 application cycle will start April 1, 2017. The application and available dates will be posted at that time.

Applications are processed at least 1 month prior to the clerkship start date.

We require four weeks minimum notice to add or drop an elective. When students violate this policy, their home school will be notified.

The $100 non-refundable application fee should be sent to Marcia Hopp, CCOM Office of Student Affairs & Curriculum, The University of Iowa, 1216 MERF, Iowa City, IA 52242 (you may apply for multiple dates on one application). Please make check or money order payable to University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine.

Living arrangements are the responsibility of the student.

Step 1: Complete the Visiting Student Elective Application

To view a sample application, click here. (Requires Firefox or Explorer)
Applications will be processed starting June 1 and you will be notified at least 1 month in advance of the clerkship.

Step 2: Your school will be notified via email to verify the following:Only if your school does not verify any of the following will you need to provide documentation. This includes immunization records.

Eligible applicants must:

be a fourth year medical student

be from an Liaison Committee on Medical Education accredited school

have passed USMLE Step 1

have health insurance

have malpractice insurance with a $1 million per claim/$3 million aggregate minimum